England Rugby has made a brutal compilation showing some of the best clips of flanker Sam Underhill. He's an absolute beast.
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8 things you didn’t know about Sam Underhill
Here are seven things you might not know about the popular Bath and England flanker.
1. Birthplace
Underhill was born in Dayton, Ohio, in USA as his father Greg was stationed there with the RAF but the family moved to Gloucester when he was about 10-years-old.
2. Picked out for stardom
Underhill’s performances for school and club, including a man of the match performance in a Daily Mail Cup quarter-final, saw him develop into the England setup and World Cup winner Richard Hill visited him at Sir Thomas Rich’s School on a few occasions.
3. Apprenticeship
He worked as a painter/decorator for his Granddad, Brain. He said: "I used to help him out during the summers when I was at school and as a student. As long as it’s unskilled I’m all right, but he didn’t pay very well – I certainly wasn’t on union rates!”
4. Debut
Underhill was was part of the Gloucester Academy but got his first taste of men’s rugby when he played for Cinderford in National One.
5. Best mate
"Zach Mercer. We spend loads of time together, can’t get enough of him. He’s sort of glued to me."
6. University
He went to Cardiff University to study economics and played for Bridgend Ravens in the Welsh Premiership before an opportunity came along at Ospreys. He's now studying Politics and Economics at the University of Bath.
7. Sporting hero
"Richard McCaw. Just his mental toughness, longevity of his career and what he achieved in it. But it’s not just that he was in it for a long time but his durability and mental toughness are astounding."
8. Partner
Underhill is regularly cheered on at his England games by his girlfriend Josie Jennings. She is a student at Bath and the pair have reportedly been dating since 2017.
